Tag Archives: Health
Victoria Hospital pediatric unit looking to raise funds to buy new comfort items for kids
Staff at the Victoria Hospital's pediatric unit are aiming to get new comfort items for the kids they help.They've created the 'Nurse for a Day' fundraiser, with help from the Victoria Hospital Founda...
Oct 12, 2022
Prince Albert family celebrates opening of new home
A Prince Albert family of eight is celebrating the comforts of their new lease on life.The Hendersons are the proud owners of the city's latest Habitat for Humanity home, a five-bedroom raised bungalo...
Oct 12, 2022
COVID hospitalizations rise in Quebec, minister criticized for overly optimistic tone
MONTREAL - The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is increasing across Quebec, but the rise is not as rapid as in previous waves and is not being felt in intensive care units, Health Minister Christi...
Oct 12, 2022
COVID levels see big drop in P.A. but remain large in North Battleford: study
COVID levels in Prince Albert aren't considered large for the first time in weeks according to the University of Saskatchewan. Researchers studying the virus through the community's wastewater claim t...
Oct 11, 2022
Prince Albert woman sets sights on new book to support Safe Shelter
A fundraiser for Prince Albert's Safe Shelter for Women is in the process of collecting stories. Lorna Boryski wants to create a book of women's stories and aims to have between 30 and 40 contributors...
Oct 11, 2022
Saskatchewan flu shots begin
The arrival of cooler temperatures can only mean flu season is just around the corner.As of Tuesday, people can roll up their sleeves and receive a flu shot at Saskatchewan public health clinics, loca...
Oct 11, 2022
Shahab encourages vaccination as he accepts Distinguished Canadian Award
As Dr. Saqib Shahab stood in front of a group at Darke Hall in Regina, accepting the Distinguished Canadian Award from the University of Regina for him and his team, he talked about how he didn't feel...
Oct 10, 2022
Campaigns in crisis mode as B.C. mayors pivot from parks and potholes to big picture
When Merlin Blackwell ran for mayor four years ago in the small community of Clearwater in British Columbia's North Thompson River valley, the issues were simple, to say the least. "It was, 'Are you g...
Oct 10, 2022
Yellowknife pub acquitted of breaking COVID-19 rules
YELLOWKNIFE - The owners of a Yellowknife pub who were accused of violating COVID-19 public health orders say they're relieved they won't have to pay a $5,175 ticket. The Monkey Tree Pub was acquitted...
Oct 07, 2022
Quebec unions try to brush off plans forcing teachers to help clean students' teeth
MONTREAL - Kids could benefit from some extra help when it comes to brushing their teeth, but saddling teachers with supervising the daily task isn't the way to go about it, according to Quebec parent...
Oct 07, 2022